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A three-point anchor pre-equalized with cord.
Start by tying an overhand follow-through (or
figure eight follow-through) on one end of
the cord through the bolt hanger, then thread
the cord through the middle bolt hanger and
tie the other end of the cord to the right bolt
hanger with another overhand follow-through.
A two-point anchor pre-equalized with cord. Gather the cord at the master point (clipping
Thread a length of cord (7mm nylon here) in a carabiner makes it easy to gather all the
through both bolt hangers, and tie into a loop strands), then tie a figure eight or overhand loop.
using a figure eight bend. Pull the cord down (If length is an issue, remember the figure eight
between the bolts, and tie with a figure eight takes more rope to tie than an overhand.) Install
loop, then add two quick links. two quick links and you’re good to go.
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